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Location: USA VA Fort Belvoir - 8725 John J Kingman Rd (VAC375)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ186987
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret
Suitability:
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Technical Documentation
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Communication, Professional Development, Team Dynamics
Certifications:
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
ship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Senior Technical Writer
Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense's mission to keep our country safe and secure.
GDIT is looking for a Senior Technical Writer for the DTRA DSMS Contract on Ft Belvoir, VA. The appropriate candidate will produce professional technical and contractual documentation across the program. This position is hybrid with the understanding the role must be onsite several days a week, as needed.
HOW A TECHNICAL EDITOR SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Develops, updates, and maintains technical documentation, user guides, and how-to materials to assist users across the Nuclear Enterprise.
- Creates staff packages and provides documentation including white papers, information papers, decision papers, point papers, PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, databases, SharePoint, training packages, policy, and guidance within DoD policy to facilitate DTRA objectives and intent
- Creates Deliverables for contractual purposes, assists with editing and professionalizing management and engineering documents, technical reports, help documents, Reference Guides, Technical User Guides, and administrative guides and documents.
- Documents the results of cyber and hardware testing and other technical reports
- Organizes and presents technical information in a clear and concise manner, tailored to the intended audience (developers, end-users, stakeholders, etc.)
- Ensures documentation adheres to established style guides, standards, and templates, and maintain a consistent writing style across various materials
- Collaborates with the training team to develop and update training materials, tutorials, and other knowledge resources for end-users
- Contributes to the development and maintenance of a document repository and knowledge management system to facilitate easy access and retrieval of technical documentation.
- Ensuring all system documentation in the Knowledge Management repository is complete, current and associated with program planning and sustainment.
- Supports Technical Leads in tracking documentation deliverables, milestones, and deadlines, and ensure timely completion of all documentation tasks
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Required Skills:
- Proven experience as a Technical Writer, preferably in a DevSecOps or similar technology-focused environments
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to consistently deliver high-quality documentation on time.
- Attending and documenting all non-application design meetings for filing into the Knowledge Management repository.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to quickly grasp and explain complex technical concepts.
- Standardizing documentation formatting for internal documents, process plans, and other documentation for the Knowledge Management repository
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, customer-focused environment.
- Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently with little supervision
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) or other word-processing and desktop publishing software applications
Desired Skills:
Experience with DTRA and be familiar with its mission.
Knowledge of DTRA products and services, customer requirements, purpose and structure of required documentation, and end user's level of understanding
Education:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Required Experience:
5+ years of related experience
Security Clearance Level:
Secret
ship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
The likely salary range for this position is $76,690 - $0. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
None
Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid
Work Location:
USA VA Fort Belvoir
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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Back To Search Results GDIT supports and secures some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country.
Location: USA VA Fort Belvoir - 8725 John J Kingman Rd (VAC375)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ186987
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret
Suitability:
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Technical Documentation
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Communication, Professional Development, Team Dynamics
Certifications:
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
ship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Senior Technical Writer
Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense's mission to keep our country safe and secure.
GDIT is looking for a Senior Technical Writer for the DTRA DSMS Contract on Ft Belvoir, VA. The appropriate candidate will produce professional technical and contractual documentation across the program. This position is hybrid with the understanding the role must be onsite several days a week, as needed.
HOW A TECHNICAL EDITOR SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Develops, updates, and maintains technical documentation, user guides, and how-to materials to assist users across the Nuclear Enterprise.
- Creates staff packages and provides documentation including white papers, information papers, decision papers, point papers, PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, databases, SharePoint, training packages, policy, and guidance within DoD policy to facilitate DTRA objectives and intent
- Creates Deliverables for contractual purposes, assists with editing and professionalizing management and engineering documents, technical reports, help documents, Reference Guides, Technical User Guides, and administrative guides and documents.
- Documents the results of cyber and hardware testing and other technical reports
- Organizes and presents technical information in a clear and concise manner, tailored to the intended audience (developers, end-users, stakeholders, etc.)
- Ensures documentation adheres to established style guides, standards, and templates, and maintain a consistent writing style across various materials
- Collaborates with the training team to develop and update training materials, tutorials, and other knowledge resources for end-users
- Contributes to the development and maintenance of a document repository and knowledge management system to facilitate easy access and retrieval of technical documentation.
- Ensuring all system documentation in the Knowledge Management repository is complete, current and associated with program planning and sustainment.
- Supports Technical Leads in tracking documentation deliverables, milestones, and deadlines, and ensure timely completion of all documentation tasks
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Required Skills:
- Proven experience as a Technical Writer, preferably in a DevSecOps or similar technology-focused environments
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to consistently deliver high-quality documentation on time.
- Attending and documenting all non-application design meetings for filing into the Knowledge Management repository.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to quickly grasp and explain complex technical concepts.
- Standardizing documentation formatting for internal documents, process plans, and other documentation for the Knowledge Management repository
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, customer-focused environment.
- Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently with little supervision
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) or other word-processing and desktop publishing software applications
Desired Skills:
Experience with DTRA and be familiar with its mission.
Knowledge of DTRA products and services, customer requirements, purpose and structure of required documentation, and end user's level of understanding
Education:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Required Experience:
5+ years of related experience
Security Clearance Level:
Secret
ship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
The likely salary range for this position is $76,690 - $0. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
None
Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid
Work Location:
USA VA Fort Belvoir
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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